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Shkeme Just do it and Apologize later!! 8 Kas 2009 tarihinde devamı
Emmett “Shkeme” Garcia, is from the Pueblos of Tamaya (Santa Ana) and Walatowa (Jemez). His diverse talents include Traditional Pueblo Singer and Dancer, Lead singer of the Native American Reggae Band Native Roots, a Storyteller, Cultural Educator, and Children’s Book Author. A graduate of Haskell Indian Nations University, Shkeme is an Alumni Ambassador of the Americans for Indian Opportunity Ambassador Program, and Partner/Vice-President of Emergence Productions, which specializes in Native American & Indigenous Performing Arts. UNM Press published Shkeme’s first children’s book “Coyote and the Sky” in October 2006. Notable performances and presentations include: 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, Sundance Film Festival, Kennedy Performing Arts Center, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, CBS’ “Kid Nation” and performing internationally in Japan, Peru, England, New Zealand, Singapore, and Italy.
In 2006, UNM Press published Shkeme’s first children’s book “Coyote and the Sky” which is now in its 2nd edition printing and a second children’s book has been commissioned and is entitled “Sister Rabbits’ Tricks”. As Partner and Vice-President of Emergence Productions, Shkeme utilizes his own experience in a producer role within event production, artist management and cultural empowerment through Native American & Indigenous Performing Arts. In June 2008, First Nations Composers Initiative awarded Shkeme a grant to produce a music CD feature songs of the Pueblos.
Notables:
o Alumni of Haskell Indian Nations University
o Attended Kansas University
o Alumni: 2003-2004 Americans for Indian Opportunity Ambassador
o National/International Performer: Shkeme has performed throughout the USA, “Native America”, and internationally including Japan, London, Singapore, Peru, Italy and New Zealand.
o Co-Owner/Producer - Emergence Productions
o Co-Director of the Emergence Cultural Empowerment Program
o Director: "Trickster Tales" - Theater Storytelling
o 2007 SW Children’s Book of the Year – “Coyote and the Sky”
o 2007 National Writing Juror: The Best Teen Writing of 2007-Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
o TV:
-“Bobby Flay’s Food Nation”
- CBS – “KID NATION”
- Discovery Channel: “Travelers”
- Maori TV – New Zealand
o Discography:
-1999 Native Roots: Place I Call Home
-2001 Tito La Rosa: Prophecy of the Condor & the Eagle
-2002 Native Roots: Rain us Love
-2007 Native Roots: Celebrate Our Lives
-1998 Heartbeat 2: w/Joy Harjo by Smithsonian Folkways
-1996 Rio Grande Singers: “Turquoise Dancer”
Awards/Honors:
o October 2008: NAMA Best World Music Recording – Native Roots “Celebrate”
o October 2008: NAMA Group of the Year - Native Roots “Celebrate”
o July 2008: DVD Release: 13th Annual Roots & Rhythms
o June 2008: First Nations Composers Initiative Grant
o August 2007: SW Children’s Book of the Year Award
o 2007: 1st round Grammy Awards
o August 2006: New Mexico Music Commission “Artist of the Month”
o 2005: DVD Release Trickster Tales–Storytelling Theatre
o 2004: NAMA Best World Music Recording-Native Roots “Rain Us Love”
o 1999: NAMA Nomination/Best Independent Music Recording – Native Roots “Place I Call Home”
PERFORMER:
Author
Musician
Storyteller
Cultural Educator
Speaker
Traditional Pueblo Singer/Drummer
Producer/Partner
AUTHOR:
o October 2006: “Coyote and the Sky”. Internationally released by UNM Press.
o December 2006: Top 6 Best Picks by Arizona State University
o January 2007: 1st edition “Coyote and the Sky” sold out
Story behind the book
o The unlikely collaboration story began with scholar Victoria Pringle, then student teaching in New Mexico. Victoria was inspired to share her art through a storybook as a gift before returning to college in Vermont. Through mutual friend, (LaDonna Harris; Founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity www.aio.org), Victoria met with Shkeme and the resulting project was a simple color paper book. Taking a chance, the book was then submitted to the prestigious University of New Mexico Press who picked up the project for US and international distribution!
Book Description:
o “Coyote and the Sky – How the Sun, Moon, and Stars Began” is an all ages book with 14 charmingly beautiful illustrations. Writing for the younger reader, Emmett 'Shkeme' Garcia, a member of the Santa Ana tribe, shares his Pueblo's story of the beginnings of the stars and constellations. Victoria Pringle's illustrations provide visual elements that enhance the action of the story. “Coyote and the Sky – How the Sun, Moon, and Stars Began”, is available at local bookstores and through Internet shopping sites.
Ordering "Coyote and the Sky"
Wholesale orders are available through UNM Press @ 1-800-249-7737
Autographed copies available:
Email emergence productions or phone: 505.620.8539
UPCOMING: Garcia and Pringle are now working on their next children’s book “Sister Rabbits’ Tricks”.
MUSICIAN: Pueblo, Pow wow, Nationally/Internationally recognized reggae artist
STORYTELLER: Customary to many Native American Tribes, storytelling is both a form of art and entertainment. During the long winters people hoped “The Storyteller” would choose their home to come tell stories! Through stories “The Storyteller” would expertly create a vivid tale. As the listener used their own imagination, “The Storyteller” would cleverly demonstrate good and bad behavior, building suspense and end with a resulting lesson. Naturally a storyteller, Shkeme draws upon traditional and entertainer skills as he shares various stories of “Native America”. Shkeme weaves each story with humor, dramatic narration, lively characterizations, and life lessons. Especially considerate of the audiences he is performing for, Shkeme will often add an unexpected humorous modern twist or audience participation element to his storytelling!
CULTURAL EDUCATOR: Well-versed in New Mexico Pueblo history, including modern day issues, Shkeme presents cultural education in an interesting and charming approach. Presentation includes a Q & A portion, can be customized by length, content and even to correlate to the event or company’s theme.
SPEAKER: A lively and experienced speaker, Shkeme’s unique life experience, message of cultural empowerment, and positivity create a powerful motivational presentation. Presentation theme will take into consideration the type of function you are organizing and specific messages appropriate for the organizer’s function.
TRADITIONAL PUEBLO SINGER/DRUMMER:
A cultural leader in his community Shkeme’s role includes composition of traditional songs, keeper of the drum within the drum society and sharing knowledge with the youth and community members
PRODUCER/PARTNER:Emergence Productions Emergence Productions specializes in Native American & Indigenous Performing Arts through event production, artist management, and youth cultural empowerment. An objective of emergence productions is to create opportunities for outstanding artists to connect with diverse audiences, both grass roots and mainstream, while simultaneously creating positive awareness of modern day Native America and empowering through performing arts!
